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Trail Killing: Couple Confesses To Stabbing Of Man On Long Island Bike Path
A couple formally confessed to their roles in the fatal stabbing of a man on a Long Island walking and biking trail.Jose Martinez-Vazquez, age 25, of Port Jefferson Station, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, July 25, in the death of Benjamin Flores-Mendez.I…
SCPD: Man Strolls into Islandia Walmart Empty-Handed, Leaves with Hundreds of Dollars in Stolen Merchandise
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole merchandise from an Islandia store in June. A man stole merchandise, valued at $401, from Walmart, located at 1850 Veterans Memorial Highway, on...
Calverton Woman Busted for Drugged Driving After Found Asleep at the Wheel, According to Police
On Monday, July 22, 2024, at about 11:52PM, Southampton Town Police Communications Division received a call of a subject sleeping behind the wheel of a running vehicle in the area of Flanders Rd and Oak Ave in Flanders, NY. An investigation revealed that the driver had been operating the motor...
2 men killed in plane crash at Long Island MacArthur Airport identified
Authorities identified the two men killed in a small plane crash on Long Island Monday night.Their small plane crashed at Long Island MacArthur Airport in Islip, killing the couple.Pilot, Christopher Kucera, 46, and Zachary Hatcher, 43, the passenger, were both from Virginia. No other injuries were reported.The FAA says a single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza A36 crashed near the end of the runway at the airport around 6:15 p.m.According to the NTSB, the plane had just taken off and got about 100 to 150 feet in the air before it nosedived and crashed near the end of the runwayThe NTSB says it...
Lifeguards return to service at Barret and Talisman
Fire Island National Seashore will have weekend-only lifeguard service at Barrett Beach/Talisman. “One of the conditions that did not allow for lifeguard service has changed, allowing Fire Island National Seashore to redeploy lifeguards to Barrett Beach/Talisman. Beginning Friday, July 12, lifeguards will be on site Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the remainder of the 2024 summer season.” said superintendent Alexcy Romero. “Shoaling and limited driving area due to the winter no-named storms will still limit other visitor services.”
Police seek couple who attempted to use stolen credit card at Islandia store
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two people who attempted to use a stolen credit card in Islandia in June. A credit card was stolen from Walmart, located at 1850 Veterans Memorial Highway, on June...
Help Nab the Target Thief: $300 Heist in Commack Sparks Reward Offer!
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole from a. A man stole items from Target, located at 98 Veterans Memorial Highway on April 4 at approximately 3 p.m. The merchandise was valued at $300.00.
Drunk Mom With Toddler In Car Nabbed In Hit-Run At Garden City Children's Museum, Police Say
The incident happened in East Garden City, at the Long Island Children’s Museum on Railroad Avenue, at around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 24. Nassau County Police said Monique Williams, age 35, of East Garden City first struck an unoccupied car in the museum’s parking lot before colliding with an occupied Nissan sedan on Davis Avenue and fleeing the scene.
Former Police Commissioner, Smithtown Councilman Bob Creighton Passes Away at 86
The Smithtown community lost an iconic figure in former Suffolk Police Commissioner and Town Councilman Bob Creighton (R-Kings Park), who passed away last Wednesday at the age of 86. Creighton earned a status of “legendary” in Suffolk County law enforcement for helping investigate the Southwest Sewer District corruption scandal that...
Wanted for Lake Grove Grand Larceny
Just released! Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the men who allegedly stole glasses from a Lake Grove store in May. Three men allegedly stole Prada sunglasses, valued at approximately $6,000, from Sunglass Hut, located...
Man who accused Manchester Bishop of abuse has died
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The man who claimed he was sexually abused by the Bishop of the Diocese of Manchester has passed away. The man’s attorneys asked for a “stay” on his civil lawsuit after revealing he had passed away last week. The lawsuit was filed back...
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